Xia Hang

M.A.D.Gallery Dubai, the Middle East’s first mechanical art gallery will be showcasing an exhibition of works by renowned Chinese artist Xia Hang.

Born in 1978 and a graduate of China’s Central Academy of Fine Arts, Xia Hang is a pioneer in the adoption of the “sculpture of play” as a form of artistic creation; his works are born out of a sense of “play”, with cartoons and on- line games influencing his works and underscoring them with a light mood and free spirit.

Experiencing a creative process that is filled with imagination and challenges, Xia Hang creates sculptures that are a reinterpretation of the concept of "play" with modern material, techniques and concepts. A core element to his art works is also the concept of "Disassembling" and "Re-assembling" where Xia Hang’s sculptures can be disassembled and reassembled, mirroring once again, the concept of "play" with modern materials, like steel.

M.A.D.Gallery Founder and Creator Maximilian Büsser said: “The M.A.D.Gallery is a haven for mechanical pioneers and we are privileged to showcase works by Xia Hang. We are always on the lookout for unique artists who can juxtapose creativity and artistic integrity to create works of mechanical art and in Xia Hang we have met a kindred spirit who is not afraid to challenge the status quo”.

Sleep Walker

Entitled “Sleep Walker” the exclusive exhibition will run from 18th October 2016 till 18th January 2017, and will showcase the best from the world of complex metal sculptures.

The “Sleep Walker” exhibition is a commentary on the relationship between simulated 3D technology and reality. The exhibition will offer ten pieces that have been crafted from steel and are monumental in size, spanning up to 2 meters. A master sculptor, Xia Hang has always been fascinated by the medium of steel, attracted by its brilliant shine, strength and durability. Stronger than stone or wood, Xia Hang enjoys the malleability of steel and is able to manipulate the metal into shapes that challenge the traditional conventions of the art of sculpting.

Sleepwalker

Stainless steel

75x95x50cm

Limited edition 12 pieces

Price: 64,500 AED

Coattails

Stainless steel

120x120cm

Limited edition 8 pieces

Price: 94,000 AED

Grey scale

Stainless steel

120x160cm

Limited edition 8 pieces

Price: 98,700 AED

Mechanical Trooper – Pulse

Stainless steel

130x60x70cm

Limited edition 8 pieces

Price: 147,000 AED

Mechanical Trooper – Armor Break

Stainless steel

150x70x70cm

Limited edition 8 pieces

Price: 147,000 AED

Little Boy

Stainless steel

200x80cm

Limited edition 9 pieces

Price: 75,600 AED

Contract

Stainless steel

90x65x86cm

Limited edition 8 pieces

Price: 98,700 AED

Mutton Head

Stainless steel

90x65x90cm

Limited edition 8 pieces

Price: 141,750 AED

To Poseidon

Stainless steel

190x90x70cm

Limited edition 12 pieces

Price: 147,000 AED

Fate

Stainless steel

168x38x50cm

Limited edition 8 pieces

Price: 98,700 AED

Comma men

It was during his studies that Xia Hang created a cluster of comma-shaped men in mirror-polished stainless steel and these laid down the blueprint for what would become his signature, alien-like sculptures.

The comma men’s well-proportioned forms and silvery appearance make these little fellas look like they could be distant relatives – or even pets – of the shape- shifting, liquid-metal baddie from Terminator 2.